Practical Information in Lisbon
Essential information for your trip
Pack sun cream and a hat for hot days, but bring long sleeves for cool autumn nights. You'll need flat shoes for the hills in Lisbon.
GMT
Precisely (+1 in Portuguese summertime).
Money
Euro (€) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
220V AC, 50 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+351 (national), 21 + seven-figure number (Lisbon).
Lisbon Tourist Info
Fit In
T-shirts and summer clothes are fine in most bars and restaurants, but locals look smart to the non-Portuguese, even though they think they look casual. Team up jeans or trousers with a suit jacket if dining upmarket. Most of the more expensive clubs have a strict dress code – football shirts and trainers won't be accepted.
Public Holidays 2009-2010
- Mardi Gras 24 Feb
- Good Friday 10 Apr
- Liberty Day (Carnation Revolution) 25 Apr
- Labour Day 1 May
- Portugal Day 10 Jun
- Corpus Christi – feast of the Eucharist 11 Jun
- St Anthony's Day 13 Jun
- Assumption 15 Aug
- Republic Day 5 Oct
- All Saints' Day 1 Nov
- Restoration (of Independence) Day 1 Dec
- Immaculate Conception 8 Dec
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
